Whether you tell your friends about us on Facebook or "create a job" by making a purchase from our alternative gift catalog, your support this holiday season will go a long way toward helping Five Talents carry out its mission.

Here are three ways that you can support Five Talents in the coming weeks:

1. Share our "Christmas star" story with your Facebook friends. We're tracking the "shares" and will send hand-woven stars to as many of our Facebook supporters as we can. To become eligible, click the "share" link beneath the Christmas star story on our Facebook page. Every time a link is shared, hundreds more people learn about the work of Five Talents!

2. If you're looking for a great alternative gift, why not "Create a Job" in honor of a friend or family member? For as little as $15 you can help a farmer in Kenya purchase a few chickens or boost a small business in any one of the 11 countries where we work. Click here to give a budding entrepreneur an opportunity to use her gifts and support her family.

3. You can also support Five Talents by making a donation through Facebook Causes or through our website. About 80 percent of our budget goes to program – so you can give knowing that your money is being used wisely and for maximum impact. Also, the end of the year is coming, so get those tax-deductible gifts in now!

During this holiday season, we know that a million things will be vying for your attention. Thank you for remembering Five Talents. May you have a blessed Christmas and a happy new year!